Usually I'd say that it's pleasant surprise to see a professional athlete spending one of his last few days of downtime during the rapidly receding offseason giving back, but the only surprise here would have been if Thomas Morstead weren't on high alert for the next opportunity to use his platform to make a difference in lives of others. Being able to bang out 418 pull-ups in one hour, which roughly equates to a pull-up every 8.5 seconds, is undeniably a credit to how physically committed he is to remaining one of the best punters in the NFL, and yet that's nowhere near the cause that's most near and dear to his heart. At this point, it's honestly probably easier to list off the philanthropic endeavors he hasn't had a hand in than the ones that he has, as his greatness as a player somehow pales in comparison to his goodness as a person. It's awesome to see one Saint looking out for another in a time of need, the truth is that Thomas Morstead proved he'll give the shirt off of his back regardless of the colors of the jersey on yours when he encouraged the raising of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a Children's Hospital in Minnesota immediately after being eliminated by the Vikings in heartbreaking fashion. He's just a genuine dude that exemplifies the togetherness of not only the New Orleans Saints as an organization but the NFL as a community, and for that reason he's the ultimate role model for prospective role models. Therefore, there is truly no better lead to follow if you're feeling so inclined to donate to the worthy cause of setting up Chris Cordaro's family for a future that tragically might not include his presence for too much longer.
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